Age categories

The age categories for racing cyclo-cross are defined in the British Cycling cyclo-cross regulations. To make things a bit easier for you, we’ve produced the following table to help you find the correct age category for cyclo-cross only.

2024-2025 season:

Year of Birth Category
2016-current Under 9
2013-2015 Under 12
2011-2012 Youth – U14
2009-2010 Youth – U16
2007-2008 Junior
2003-2006 Under 23
1985-2002 Senior
1975-1984 Vet 40
1965-1974 Vet 50
1955-1964 Vet 60
1954 and earlier Vet 70+